If the new year were to have a new term, that would be house hacking. The word “hacking” is synonymous with breaking into computers or computer software, but has been added to our lexicon in other ways. The word “hack” is also another word for “manipulate”, or to deal with … Read more
I’m really excited to be contributing to the 2024 Homesteading and Permaculture Bundle over at permies.com, along with some incredible experts such as Paul Wheaton, Nicole Sauce, Michael Judd and Colleen Codekas. The 2024 Homesteading Bundle includes more than 35 resources to help you reach your sustainable homesteading goals. Start … Read more
Twenty-something Mallory lives in a unique, historic tiny house on foundation. She calls it “Mal’s Mushroom House.” Built in the 1930s, it’s a not-so-tiny 500-square-foot cobblestone home with whimsical flair. She adorably renovated it with accent walls, small space storage solutions, and Barbie-inspired decor. “When I first toured it, it … Read more
Couple Alyson and Tim live in a cute, cat-friendly tiny house in northern Texas. They ditched condo life in the city for simple living at the peaceful Namastay Hideaway tiny home community. All the household, including two cats, has loved the change of pace and access to nature. Alyson and … Read more
Is this the tiniest living space out there? Maybe, I think that there are bicycle-pulled trailers that are smaller. However, I think this is one of the smallest with a rustic interior and design. I spotted this on Facebook and wanted to share it. Built by a Bavarian who is … Read more
Thanks to YouTube and Instagram, the overland lifestyle has become a hot one. With expos around the world showing off expensive products and complicated rigs, overlanding can become a bit overloaded. Overlanders travel around the world (rather than just their own country) in their rig. However, there are some overlanders … Read more
As the holiday season comes upon us, let’s unwrap some exciting articles in this edition of Tiny House Magazine. This issue completes 11 years of publishing monthly Tiny House Magazine. We wanted to make this a special issue. So enjoy! Laura LaVoie shares her dreams and wishes for her tiny … Read more
Married couple Renee and Zev have a long history of tiny house living in various locales. Recently, they found a beautiful forested 160-acre property near Roseburg, Oregon. It’s now their 5k Ranch. They’re developing into their dream home base to make memories with their family and invite guests to enjoy … Read more
Moving into a tiny house during your college years is a great way to save money and reduce your stress. You’ll probably pay less rent, should have lower utility bills, and don’t have to spend your time vacuuming and cleaning a larger space. Splitting your bills with roommates can boost … Read more
I’m all for using containers to create tiny homes. They give you your basic structure but do require some unique building requirements. I found these two on Facebook and though they are concepts they could be fairly easily constructed and become your next home. Both of these require two containers … Read more
A lifestyle reset can be just what the doctor ordered to improve your quality of life. That’s precisely the case for Eric, an engineer who works from home in a small mountain town. When he decided to leave Seattle, he considered numerous tiny home alternatives before landing on a 500-square-foot … Read more
One of the most inspiring books I’ve ever read was “A Place of My Own” by renowned author Michael Pollan. The book documents Pollan’s desire for a little structure of his own where he could read, write, and daydream. He also wanted to build the place with his own two … Read more